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Morgan Smith

Birth Place: New York, NY

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Morgan Smith BIO

MORGAN SMITH-They are a librettist, playwright, producer, and lyricist. Morgan also writes fiction while studying English at New York University. Their short fiction has been published in the US and internationally, winning awards in national contests like the Faulkner Literary Competition. They currently work at The Trans Lab, which has reinvigorated their desire to write diverse stories. They are an alumni of programs at Yale, Juilliard, and Bryn Mawr College. Morgan is the playwright of Ogygia and Oceanborn, both of which premiered Off- Broadway in 2019, making them the youngest playwright to do so. Oceanborn: A New Musical- Produced at 54 Below, July 2018 Bachannal- Produced at Bryn Mawr College, December 2018 Oceanborn: A New Musical- Produced at Teatro SEA August 2019 Ogygia- Produced at the Hudson Guild Theatre, NY, September 2019

Morgan Smith STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Ballet Girl (Understudy)

Mother (Understudy)

Teacher (Understudy)

Jane (Understudy)

Emily (Understudy)

Strawberry (Understudy)

Morgan Smith Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Dance Captain

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South Bend Symphony Presents A NIGHT AT THE OPERA This April


Join the South Bend Symphony for A NIGHT AT THE OPERA on April 6, featuring beloved arias, duets, trios, and choruses from renowned composers. Enjoy performances by the South Bend Lyric Opera, Vesper Chorale, and soloists Anya Matanovič, Emanuel Cristian-Caraman, and Morgan Smith.

Opera Columbus Brings EUGENE ONEGIN to the Stage For The First Time in Columbus' History


Opera Columbus and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with CAPA will kick off March with Eugene Onegin, an opera that has never before been brought to the Columbus stage. Learn more about the opera and find out how to get tickets here!

54 Below to Present DIVINE FEMININITY in January


54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Divine Femininity on Friday January 19, 2024 at 9:30pm.

BACKSTAGE BABBLE CELEBRATES TONY AWARDS HISTORY, Adam Pascal, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Danieley, Adam Pascal, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

54 Below to Present TWO THOUSAND MILES: A NEW MUSICAL in August


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Two Thousand Miles: A New Musical in concert on August 30, 2023 at 9:30pm. Set in New York City, Two Thousand Miles follows a group of childhood friends from California. At the heart of the musical is Davis, a 27-year-old playwright who is trying to graduate college while juggling his new Lupus diagnosis.

Review: Castrata Amazes and Amuses In MUSE VOL. II at Red Eye NY


Castrata and her Castrorchestra are next-level entertainment, drag or otherwise.

SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Homage Returns to The Bourbon Room in June


Bradley Bredeweg's Shadowgraph Entertainment brings back the acclaimed smash hit,  SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Homage Concert Reunion for a two-night reunion concert event at The  Bourbon Room June 12th and 13th at 8pm.

THE OLD WAY Sets Blu-ray, Digital and DVD, Digital and On Demand


Directed by Brett Donowho, (Acts of Violence, Salvation U.S.A.) and written by Carl W. Lucas (The Wave, My Name Is Myeisha), The Old Way will be available for the suggested retail price of $5.99 for Video on Demand, $14.99 for Electronic Sell-Through, $21.99 for Blu-ray + Digital, and $19.98 for DVD.

Students Selected For 2022/23 Jerry Ensembles


Overture Center for the Arts and The Grand Theater in Wausau have named 40-plus Wisconsin high school students to their 2022/23 Jerry Ensembles, the premier vocal performance groups representing the Jerry Awards.

Capital Repertory Theatre Presents JERSEY BOYS, the Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons


JERSEY BOYS, the journey of the Four Seasons’ rise and fall through the eyes of a group of friends, who became the icons of their generation, will open at Capital Repertory Theatre for previews Friday, July 15.

Donnie Cianciotto Announces Concert at The Screening Room


Transgender actor and off-Broadway performer Donnie Cianciotto (he/they) will return to his former home of Tucson, AZ from New York City for a one-night-only cabaret show at The Screening Room, 127 E Congress St, on Sunday, April 3rd at 6:00 pm.

Casting Announced For TFANA's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE


TFANA presents William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, featuring John Douglas Thompson, directed by Arin Arbus, and co-produced with Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC; Simon Godwin, Artistic Director).

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents the family-friendly, holiday classic A Christmas Carol December 2-24, 2021.

BITTERSUMMER: A NEW MUSICAL Concept Recording Released in Celebration of Pride Month


In celebration of Pride Month, Broadway Records has announced the release of the new concept recording of BITTERSUMMER: A New Musical. This recording establishes a new frontier of LGBT musical theater storytelling with queer stories, queer writers, all queer characters and an entirely queer cast.

Festival Opera Presents World Premiere Event A JAKE HEGGIE TRIPTYCH


Walnut Creek's newly revitalized Festival Opera continues its 30thAnniversary season with the world premiere of A Jake Heggie Triptych, featuring award winning composer and pianist Jake Heggie with librettos by Terrance McNally (At the Statue of Venus) and Gene Scheer (Camille Claudel: Into the Fire and For a Look or a Touch.)

New Concept Recording of BITTERSUMMER, Next Album in the AVERNO UNIVERSE, to be Released in June


Broadway Records announced today the release of the new concept recording of BITTERSUMMER. With a score by Annalise Emerick (Field Notes) and The Brother Brothers (Some People I Know), and book by Morgan Smith (Averno’s Willow and Over & Out), this album is the third release in Broadway Records’ long-term partnership with the creators of Averno.

Broadway Alive Presents The Ellen's Stardust Diner Alumni Reunion Tonight


Broadway Alive presents the Ellen's Stardust Diner Alumni Reunion, an interactive musical theatre benefit show, streaming on Sunday, April 18 at 7 PM EDT.

Kentucky Opera Announces Brown-Forman 2021/22 Season


Kentucky Opera has announced its Brown-Forman 2021/22 season highlighting community and artistic partners, as well as key themes of Faith, Justice and Family that resonated throughout Kentucky Opera’s 2020/21 virtual season.

Peter Coyote, Karin Wolverton and More to Star in RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE: THE MAKING OF A WESTERN OPERA


The Actors Fund announced today that Quantum Leap Productions will present 'Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera,' a documentary film that celebrates the artistry of live theatre, as an online benefit to support creative professionals out of work due to the pandemic. 

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